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  1. gapco

    Cars that were tuned in South Africa

    Fiat SA used the standard two door 131 and developed the 2.0L Racing using the 132 motor. The local car was sold with a single twin barrel carb . For homologation they adapted two twin barrel Weber 40 IDF carbs but not enough cars were made and sold. Dave Charlton raced a 131 with limited...
  2. gapco

    Stephen Mantz: South African born audio legend (Part 1)

    This is a hit and run forum member. Only here to get what he wants and never to be heard from again. I get this type of general request for tech info on many other forums I am on. Besides there is nothing stopping the member from contacting the equipment manufacturer directly as there is enough...
  3. gapco

    Stephen Mantz: South African born audio legend (Part 1)

    What you are attempting to do, I do for a living. Make some form of positive contribution to this forum and I'll reconsider you request.
  4. gapco

    Lavazza Coffee is back (for now)

    1.5 kg @ R150.00 ? 1kg House of Coffee beans costs twice that. I use this brand only for comparison because it's available everywhere and not saying it's better in anyway. Come to think of it I cannot get decent raw beans at that price.
  5. gapco

    Redro spread

    Certain PnP branches in Gauteng have both Redro and Pecks for R45.00 each. Bought two bottles on Saturday at the Bedford Gardens branch.
  6. gapco

    Dishonest forum member

    A new member can pay to bypass the 50 post rule and sell equipment ? Exsisting members with over 50 post rule must become supporting members to do the same. Please clarify.
  7. gapco

    Desoldering tips

    Chip Quik low melt solder has been used in my workshop for over 35 years. Great for use on old PCBs and SMD rework jobs. Amtech flux is by far the best in it's field and as mentioned Chemwick desolder braid. Expensive, yes but gets the job done right the first time.
  8. gapco

    Desoldering tips

    I would not attempt the method used in the video on an old phenolic singled sided PCB however it works well on multi layered FR4 fibre glass PCB.
  9. gapco

    Need someone to do surface level repair - SMSL Loxjie A30

    Inspecting the underside of the board you will see multiple holes which go through to the top side PCB. Around the IC there are similar holes. This forms part of the heatsink and doubles up as the ground plane. The correct repair would be to use PCB tracks from a PCB track repair kit. These are...
  10. gapco

    Need someone to do surface level repair - SMSL Loxjie A30

    I work on SMD equipment daily. Your problem is the heatsink PCB track under the IC is damaged. This can be fixed but will not be a lasting solution.
  11. gapco

    Anyone in the car audio business ?

    When you say a full audio install. Are you fitting an aftermarket HU,adding amplifiers,speakers etc... ? Or are you retaining the OEM HU and adding amps etc.. ? Based on what you are doing there are interfaces allowing OEM integration. Be aware that interfaces are often dedicated to specific...
  12. gapco

    Any ideas on how to open/clean a seal pot/rotary encoder?

    Yes remove from PCB first.
  13. gapco

    Any ideas on how to open/clean a seal pot/rotary encoder?

    You have to drill out the rivets, clean the interior parts with Isoproponyl alcohol. Use two part Pratley quickset glue for re assembly. I've used this procedure for years with excellent results.
  14. gapco

    100Hz HUM from speakers 😫

    If forum members find a solution you probably will not be able to fix the problem, that's if the amplifier is at fault.Solution...take it back to the repairer.
  15. gapco

    Wanted - tuner dial string

    Lantis Electronics PTA sell it by the meter and Jico Electronics JHB sell it on 100 meter roll. I have a roll if you want a few meters.
  16. gapco

    Eldorado Bakery in Kensington

    Eldorado was situtated on the lower level of Lancaster Square in Kensington opposite Jeppe Girls high school. They used to make Italian Bigne filled with lemon flavoured custard cream, laced with a sweet liquor and covered with chocolate icing. Just like the ones in Italy.
  17. gapco

    How possible is it...

    No time time fix the NAD amp but plenty time to hack something else ? Just saying.
  18. gapco

    Turntable S.A. contact details

    I'm asking on behalf of a client. I'll pass this on. Thanks anyway.
  19. gapco

    Turntable S.A. contact details

    Anyone here have contact details for Turntable S.A. ? I believe the shop/business is somewhere in Bryanston. Many thanks.
  20. gapco

    Chipset Shortage Affecting AVR ?

    My company is in the automotive infotainment industry and we represent six product manufacturers in S.A. Five of the six manufacturers are unable to supply many of the fast moving components to repair defective equipment. For the present we are supplied complete PCB's to service customers needs...
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